Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Theoretical or Computational Physics

Holy Cross; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in physics starting August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses and mentor undergraduates in research, with a 3-2 teaching load and a 2-2 first-year reduction.

No lab space is available; start-up funding is provided to support research. We value inclusive excellence and expect collaboration across departments to enhance teaching methods and student outcomes,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics or closely related field.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching.
• Ability to integrate emerging technologies like AI into the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate physics and supervise undergraduate research.
• Contribute to the curriculum and elective offerings.
• Collaborate with colleagues to advance inclusive teaching practices.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Research with undergraduates

Inclusive pedagogy

AI in curriculum

Education

PhD in Physics

Job description

College of the Holy Cross: Department of Physics

Location

Worcester,MA

Open Date

Aug 11, 2026

Deadline

Sep 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Department of Physics at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in theoretical or computational physics to begin in August 2027. We seek candidates with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research who can help us implement best teaching practices, thoughtfully integrate emerging technologies like AI into the physics curriculum, and contribute to the variety of our physics elective offerings. Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to involve undergraduates in meaningful research projects, contribute to our physics curriculum at all levels, and help students develop key academic and professional skills. No lab space is available for this position. The Physics Department consists of seven faculty members and approximately 40 majors, and more information can be found at our website: https://www.holycross.edu/academics/department/physics .

This position carries a 3-2 teaching load with a research leave prior to tenure review of either a full year at 80% salary or a semester at full salary, and generous sabbatical and fellowship leaves for tenured faculty. To enable a smooth transition to Holy Cross, new full-time tenure-track Assistant Professors receive start-up funding to support their research and professional development and have a one-course reduction in their first year of teaching (i.e., 2-2). This position offers full benefits and a starting salary of $102,500.

In alignment with the strategic plans for Holy Cross and the division of Academic Affairs , we view academic excellence and inclusive excellence as inextricably linked. Our faculty combine high-impact scholarship and outstanding teaching with a deep commitment to inclusive excellence. They generate new knowledge in their fields while utilizing evidence-based teaching strategies and course designs to create classroom environments where all students have a sense of belonging, are valued, and can flourish to reach their full potential. Academic freedom is a cornerstone of our intellectual and moral community; the College is committed to supporting faculty and students as they work to advance our educational mission and serve the common good.

Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate excellence in scholarship and undergraduate teaching as well as a commitment to inclusive pedagogies. A Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field is required by the beginning of the appointment.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossieraccount and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition. It enrolls about 3,200 students and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts—New England’s second-largest city.

The College seeks faculty members who demonstrate an enduring commitment to academic excellence and inclusive excellence and who embrace the educational benefits of a richly diverse community. To learn more about faculty life at the College, applicants are encouraged to visit our Office of the Provost page .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning equal opportunity in the workplace.